How to pronounce flickering
Say it like FLIK-uh-ring. Flickering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIK).
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- FLIK
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flickering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flickering
American and British speakers say flickering in essentially the same way: /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLIK-uh-ring.
What does flickering mean?
- shining unsteadily or varying rapidly in brightness (referring to a light or a source of light)
- present participle and gerund of flicker How to pronounce flicker
- A short, uncertain burst.“Even after the acrimonious breakup, she still felt flickerings of love for him.”
Words that rhyme with flickering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flickering.
Questions about saying flickering
How do you pronounce flickering?
Say FLIK-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flickering?
Flickering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIK). Broken into parts: FLIK · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say flickering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.